Psaki will be joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Source
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McConnell proposing to Schumer that impeachment trial start in February
The House has not yet sent the article of impeachment to the Senate. Source
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden’s massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to White House press briefing to give update on COVID-19 response
Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room Thursday to give an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease official, had often been sidelined in recent months by former President Trump. Watch his remarks. Source
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon. Source
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won’t get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research. Source
Dept. of Education extends student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower. Source
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older. Source
Columbus, Ohio, to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams
Ohio’s largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December. Source
QAnon believers hit with disappointment after Biden’s inauguration
Conspiracy theories circled online leading up to President Biden’s inauguration, leading some to believe former President Donald Trump would somehow remain in office. When that didn’t happen, followers were left doubting. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss QAnon’s impact and potential future. Source